This Low Fat Crockpot Veggie Stew is the perfect recipe to make on a chilly Sunday to have for the rest of the week!
Crockpot meals are absolute favorites of ours over here. Jay and I really enjoyed the Burgundy Beef Stew that I made last week, so I decided another stew creation was in order. I didn’t have any beef on hand this time, however, so I just raided the veggie drawer and created a veggie stew!
I actually started prepping the stew last night by chopping up all of my veggies and placing them in the crockpot. (That’s why they may look a little dry…)
This morning, I simply uncovered the ready-to-go veggies, added some chicken broth, Italian-style diced tomatoes, and some seasonings.
I gave it a quick stir, turned the crockpot on low, and I was out the door!
Nine hours later, I walked through the door only to be greeted with the most amazing aromas roaming in the air. Ahhh, hello dinner! :)
Low Fat Crockpot Veggie Stew
Ingredients
- 4 medium red potatoes cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 celery stalks cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 carrots peeled & cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 parsnips peeled & cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 white onion sliced
- 1 can 15 oz. Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Place the cut up veggies into the crockpot, followed by the tomatoes, chicken broth, & seasonings.
- Cover and cook on Low, 8-10 hours.
- In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water and stir into stew until blended. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. ENJOY!
You could always add in a protein of choice, if you desire!
On another positive, and super-exciting note…I’m making progress with the bread machine!
On Saturday night, while our friends Joe & Kate were over visiting, I enlisted Kate’s services with the bread machine (she’s made some amazing bread!). We whipped up a simple loaf of white bread – figured we should keep things easy to start!
While my loaf still sunk a little bit, it came out of the pan in one piece, so HEY, there’s a HUGE step in the right direction! Jay and I snacked on some yesterday with breakfast, and I knew it would go perfect with tonight’s stew.
And to spread on our bread, I even mixed up a little impromptu herb butter!
Using about 2 tbsp light whipped butter, I added a dash (no measuring) of:
- garlic powder
- ground mustard
- Italian seasoning
- lemon juice
It turned out pretty good! Heck, everything turned out pretty good! I am a happy camper! ;)
Tonight’s dessert will be another small piece of Wedding Cake, enjoyed while watching the premier of The Bachelor…
Life Is Good :)
Question for the Evening:
Has your 2011 gotten off to a great start?!?
vvvv says
i want eat!!!!
Erica says
YES!
that veggie stew looks so good! i want to go buy a crockpot and make this ASAP!
Blog is the New Black says
Vegetable stew looks so hearty and cozy! Great job with the bread.
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says
Holy moly, this NEEDS to be my dinner one night this week! Comfort at its finest. And congrats on making headway with the bread – it looks pretty good!
Megan (Braise The Roof) says
I really need to get a crock pot! I love knowing that I have dinner on its way before I get home from work, especially since I don’t usually get home before 6:45-7ish. Looks great, Courtney! (and belated happy anniversary!)
Courtney says
Thanks, Megan! :)
Alyssa Kuminski says
What is up with the girls on the Bachelor this season!? My sister was on it when Jake was the bachelor – and i remember the girls being pretty, fashionable and sweet. Now i feel like they are insane!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Mmmm looks GREAT!!!! :) And congrats on the bread! :) Looks delicious!
Allie @ Healthy Balance, Healthy Life says
Yes! I just beat my 1 mile personal record of 8:12 with a 7:22 mile! yayyyy :)
Courtney says
Wow! Way to go!
Chelsey Lindahl says
I use a similar method to make soups, but haven’t tried a stew yet! This looks delicious. I love the idea of adding cornstarch and water at the end to thicken it up a bit. Thanks!
CaSaundra says
Oo this sounds perfect for the below zero weather we’ve been having!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
That stew looks delicious! And I love that it can be left during the day! I might try that with vegetable broth and maybe tofu for protein…? :)
Whitney says
Did you LOVE the Bachelor!?!?!? I am already hooked! Stew looks very tasty! Job well done! :)
Courtney says
I actually didn’t end up watching it! LOL :oops:
Nat says
Mmmm, that looks delicious… I need a crockpot.
Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says
um yummy! this looks so easy yet delicious!
Morgan says
I tried the stew, it is DELICIOUS! I used beef stock instead of chicken broth and didn’t use the parsnips.. mmm mmm good.
Suki T says
This is terrific! What wonderful flavor! I cooked it in my Instant Pot as my Crockpot isn’t big enough for this quantity. It turned out wonderfully!!!
Do you have any idea of the amount of SERVINGS this produces? It’s mostly for my diet app – My Fitness Pal – to calculate the calories.
Thanks!!!